Corneille (Belgium, 1922-2010)

Peinture (1952) 
oil on canvas 114 x 146 cm

Corneille was the pseudonym of the Dutch painter Kees van Dongen, who was a leading figure in the Fauvist movement in the early 20th century. Van Dongen was born in Delfshaven, Netherlands, in 1877 and later moved to Paris, where he became known for his vibrant, expressive paintings of fashionable women and society scenes. He was a member of the Fauvist movement, which was characterized by the use of bright, bold colors and expressive brushwork. Van Dongen's work was highly sought after and he exhibited widely throughout Europe and the United States. In addition to his work as a painter, he was also a printmaker and illustrator, and his work can be found in many major art museums around the world.